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Zishi Liu Unveils Bold New Project: American Anxiety
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Zishi Liu
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Zishi Liu unveils his latest EP, American Anxiety, a deeply personal and politically charged avant-garde jazz statement. Blending ECM-inspired improvisation with traditional Chinese musical elements, Liu crafts a striking soundscape that reflects his evolving experience as a Chinese artist in the United States. The EP will be available on all major streaming platforms starting June 1st, 2025. From his arrival as a foreigner to his transition into American life, Liu channels the tensions, complexities, and ...
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Pianist-composer Michika Fukumori Bring Renewed Hope And Confidence To 'Eternity And A Day,' To Be Released June 6 By Summit Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Pianist-composer Michika Fukumori’s increasing assurance and inherent optimism both come to the fore on Eternity and a Day, her marvelous fourth album, set for a June 6 release on Summit Records. A trio album featuring bassist Steve Whipple and esteemed drummer Adam Nussbaum, it also includes four jazz standards and seven original compositions—the first record on which her own writing forms the majority. It is also the first of Fukumori’s albums on which she serves as her own producer. Hence ...
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New 'Live' Release By Guitarist Greg Chako - The Miami Project
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
This concert was the brainchild of my friend and fan, Edward Blanco. He suggested the appealing possibility of my doing a concert at WDNA’s Jazz Gallery years ago, but due to life circumstances, not the least of which was COVID 19, we weren’t sure until much later if the idea would ever actually materialize. During a 2021 visit to jny: Miami, Ed introduced me to bassist Jamie Ousley and that’s when the three of us began planning this concert in ...
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PMP Is Proud To Release Trillium X, A Sixth Opera By Anthony Braxton On The Occasion Of His 80th Birthday
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Vivo Musique Internationale
In 2025, PMP is proud to release Trillium X, a sixth opera by Anthony Braxton , on the occasion of his 80th birthday. A limited deluxe 8-CD box set including both, a live recording of the world premiere in Prague, a studio recording realized at the famous Darmstadt Summer Course, and with 6-hours of exclusive audio-visual materials documented a complete world premiere, the documentary film In the Garden of Trillium X, and in-depth conversation between Anthony Braxton, Swiss conductor Roland ...
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Miles Davis: Walkin' and Musings
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The 1950s produced two pop superstars—Elvis Presley and Miles Davis. Both began the decade recording for smaller labels and were launched into the mainstream by larger ones—Presley on Sun and then RCA, and Davis on Prestige and then Columbia. Both were perceived as ultra cool and a departure from the norm, both were viewed as sex symbols and both achieved fame through a conversational lyricism—Presley with his vocal approach and Davis with his trumpet. What's more, both Presley and Davis ...
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Barbara Dane Vinyl Re-issue "I'm On My Way"
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Steven Kritzer
“I’m On My Way” was an early civil rights anthem, a defining moment in Dane’s legacy of artistry and activism, and is deeply rooted in blues and gospel traditions that have long served as vehicles for social commentary and calls for justice. From her early days to her groundbreaking performances alongside legends such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Willie Dixon, Earl Hines, and Louis Armstrong, the documentary film The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane paints a vivid portrait of an artist who ...
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Steve Holt To Release New Album - Impact - On April 25, 2025
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Orange Grove Publicity
Celebrated Canadian jazz pianist returns with a fresh collection of original compositions Pianist Steve Holt's latest album IMPACT is a celebration of fresh, original compositions crafted over more than a year, showcasing Holt’s dual passion for composing and playing. This release marks an exciting new chapter in his storied career, blending innovative ideas with a deep respect for the jazz tradition. Each track is a testament to his creative spirit and the joy he finds in exploring new musical landscapes. ...
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Guitarist Michael McClintock’s Stunning Jazz Debut 'Here And There'—Now Available
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Michael McClintock
With a sound shaped by different continents and a deep love for musical storytelling, Michael McClintock is emerging as a bold new voice in contemporary jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his soulful guitar work and boundary-crossing musical vision. Drawing deep inspiration from Cuban, Brazilian, and jazz traditions, his approach reflects not heritage, but decades of immersion, study, and heartfelt connection to the music he loves. Originally from Neosho, Missouri, McClintock now splits his time between ...
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